Uglies is a 2005 science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld. It is set in a future post-scarcity dystopian world in which everyone is turned "Pretty" by extreme cosmetic surgery upon reaching age 16. It tells the story of teenager Tally Youngblood who rebels against society's enforced conformity, after her new found friends Shay and David show her the downsides to becoming a "Pretty". They show Tally how being a "Pretty" can change not only your look but your personality. Written for young adults, Uglies deals with adolescent themes of change, both emotional and physical. It took me a while to get into Uglies, but once I was enjoying it, I was really enjoying it!! As soon as I finished, I picked up the sequel, Pretties, and devoured that! I'm waiting for the third book, Specials to be returned to the library so I can check that one out! If you like troubled teens in the future, thrills, and excitement, you'll like the Uglies series.
Took me awhile to get through the beginning of Uglies but I devoured the series in no time. Must read the Insiders Guide from Bogus to Bubbly!
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